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Detroit, Michigan · ZIP 48221

Detroit — ZIP 48221

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Detroit (48221) scores 35/100 — Below Average for Detroit. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $138K.

35OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share29%
Property crime share71%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100
Avg math proficiency12%
Avg reading proficiency23%
Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$138K
Median rent$1,340/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$138K

Median Rent

$1,340/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

55,357

Violent Crime

14,838

Property Crime

40,519

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Bates AcademyPK–08773
42%
56%
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and TechnologyPK–06374
12%
17%
Pasteur Elementary SchoolPK–06310
12%
17%
Mumford High School09–12850
8%
12%
The School at MarygroveKG–12606
8%
42%
Palmer Park Preparatory AcademyPK–08405
7%
12%
Schulze Academy for Technology and ArtsPK–08630
4%
13%
MacDowell Preparatory AcademyPK–08362
3%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

41,750

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48221 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48221 has a school score of 46/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48221 is approximately $138K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48221 in Detroit has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.